Gold balloons which spell out '575'. The University cloisters can be seen in the background.
This year we are celebrating 575 years of the University of Glasgow and we want to hear your UofG story!
Send us a memory, big or small, with a photo, and you could be featured on our social media, in our archives and win a UofG goody bag.
Submit at: gla.ac.uk/explore/575/stories
Poster for the University of Glasgow, School of Health & Wellbeing, Byres Community Hub. It advertises Puzzled Faces, a new monthly group for people with hearing loss, starting 17 April from 1 to 3pm at the Big Table in the Clarice Pears Building, led by Jill Bradshaw. The poster says the group offers chat, activities, and a relaxed, welcoming space, and that Jill is a lipreader, uses BSL, and has speech, so everyone is welcome. It also explains that the name Puzzled Faces reflects moments when communication feels difficult or unclear. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided, and the group will continue on the third Friday of each month. The design has a burgundy background, University of Glasgow branding, and puzzle head illustrations.
All welcome at Puzzled Faces, a new monthly group for people with hearing loss.
Starting on 17 April at The Clarice Pears Building.
Come along for chat, activities and a chance to meet others in a welcoming space.
It is here! ✨
The UK Youth Poll 2026 print report thas landed.
We can't wait to share this with the world - 22 April 2026 is the day!
www.ukyouthpoll.com
#UKYouthPoll2026
Graduation scroll on top of red gown.
We're delighted to announce this year’s honorary degree recipients.
Among the recipients are actor Ncuti Gatwa; journalist Sarah Smith; musician, author & filmmaker Stuart Murdoch; Advocate General for Scotland, Baroness Catherine Smith and musicians Deacon Blue & Eddi Reader.
More: gla.ac/4cf09JW
Photos of Professor Nicola McEwen, Professor Kezia Dugdale and Professor Graeme Roy with text reading: Spotlight on the elections.
Tune in to a new podcast series from @uofgpolicy.bsky.social UofG Spotlight: On the Elections 🎧
Hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @kezdugdale.bsky.social & @graemeroy.bsky.social will be bringing you episodes covering the big policy issues facing the country.
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Promotional banner featuring two images of Prof. Dr. Sanyal, one standing and one speaking into a microphone, set against a cloudy sky background. Overlaid text reads: “Man is the maker of his fortunes and the sharper of his own destiny.”
Special Engagement Event with Prof. Dr. Sanyal – Goodwill Peace Mission to the UK
Join us on 16 April for an evening with Prof. Dr. Sanyal, President of the Harijan Sevak Sangh(founded by Mahatma Gandhi)
The event will explore peace, compassion & equality
Sign up: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986902555028
A graduation ceremony in Bute Hall
Are you eligible to graduate this summer? Enrolment for graduation is open!
Enrolment closes: 24 April
Ceremonies: 24 June to 8 July
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎉
Enrol now: gla.ac.uk/events/graduations/enrol
What did tennis look like in Shakespeare’s time? 🎾
UofG's Prof Laurence Grove features on the 'That Shakespeare Life' podcast to discuss the history of tennis from Shakespeare’s lifetime.
Listen 👇
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating today!
#OneTeamUofG
The university tower with blossoms surrounding it.
Wishing everyone marking Good Friday a reflective and peaceful day.
And hope everyone has a lovely long weekend! #OneTeamUofG
Portraits photos from left to right Dr Tanya Wilson, Dr James Rann, and Prof Kat Riach
Three UofG academics have been named as the recipients of prestigious @leverhulme.ac.uk Research Fellowships.
Congratulations to Prof Kat Riach and Dr Tanya Wilson @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social and Dr James Rann @uofgartshums.bsky.social
gla.ac/4c34gsw
University of Glasgow main campus with the Gilbert Scott Tower in the foreground and blue skies in the background. Beside it stands a flag pole with the UofG logo as the flag
Join Professor Andy Schofield at Congress of Business for a day of collaboration between businesses, city leaders, and innovators to accelerate climate action, drive sustainable growth, and turn ambition into practical solutions.
Date: Tuesday 12 May
Book now: gla.ac/4tmPvYF
Promotional poster from the University of Glasgow School of Health & Wellbeing for Byres Community Hub BSL Café sessions. It advertises beginner and intermediate British Sign Language cafés with Carly Brownlee from Deaflancers on 8th and 29th April 2026. The poster says everyone is welcome to practise BSL in a friendly, supportive environment. On the right is an illustration of the BSL sign for “hello,” showing a person waving a hand near the side of their head.
Practice your British Sign Language at UofG this April!
Join Carly Brownlie (Deaflancers) in a friendly & supportive environment. Everyone welcome!
☕ Beginners Café - 8 April
☕ Intermediates Café - 29 April
More: gla.ac/4sIYhQT
Last week we celebrated the knowledge exchange & innovation work which happens across UofG at our annual Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards.
It’s a powerful reminder of how our research is shaped through collaboration to tackle important challenges.
Congrats to all 👏
More: gla.ac/4v0VVyf
Professor Iain Gordon
We are pleased to announce Professor Iain Gordon has been appointed Senior Vice-Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic at UofG.
Professor Gordon is currently Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.
More: gla.ac/4bKhiwc
A Scottish flag flies on a pole against a clear blue sky above historic buildings, with a church spire in the background. A red and dark blue banner at the bottom reads, “What do the public think and feel about R&D in Scotland?” alongside the CaSE (Campaign for Science and Engineering) logo.
A new report from CaSE explores how people across Scotland view research and development – and why it matters for jobs, communities and long-term growth. We’re proud to support this important work.
Read more 👉 gla.ac/4bEyy65
(centre l - r) JWNC director of strategy Evelyn Toma, JWNC director Professor Martin Weides, Sivers Semiconductor CTO Andrew McKee and Kelvin Nanotechnology CEO Brendan Casey are flanked by JWNC staff in cleanroom suits holding laser components developed by Sivers and manufactured in partnership with the JWNC. The JWNC staff are Claire Goodwin (left) and Mark Dragsnes (right)
The James Watt Nanofabrication Centre which helped create the technology that runs the modern internet is celebrating its 20th anniversary! 🎂
The Centre based at UofG is one of the UK’s key facilities for research, development and training in nanoscale devices.
Read more: gla.ac/4c4U8AK
Sunset view of the University of Glasgow campus
UofG ranks in the world top 100 in three out of five subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Principal Prof Andy Schofield said “It's fantastic to see UofG performing strongly. The outcome reflects the great efforts of colleagues across the University."
➡️ gla.ac/4rQVpA5
India’s new wave of Hindu Religious Entrepreneurship is reshaping our interpretation of success, according to @uofgasbs.bsky.social research led by @sreevas.bsky.social.
Read more ⬇️
Illuminated Gilbert Scott building set against a purple and pink sky, with dark rooftops in the foreground and modern buildings in the background.
#EidMubrak to all our students, colleagues, alumni & friends celebrating in Glasgow & around the world.
#EidAlFitr #Eid #OneTeamUofG
New BSL Cafes for 2026 at UofG!
Come along to practice your British Sign Language with Carly Brownlie (Deaflancers) in a friendly & supportive environment. Everyone welcome!
☕ Beginners Café 11-12pm (Second Wednesday of each month)
☕ Intermediates Café 12:30-13:00pm (Last Wednesday of each month)
Pictured at the McMillan Reading Room, University of Glasgow Library - Jodie Pike (report author and Humanities student intern) Dr Tanya Cheadle (event co ordinator and Director of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience at the School of Humanities) and Tessa Carroll (Humanities student intern). Photo Credit: Martin Shields
New research from School of Humanities @uofgartshums.bsky.social shows 90% of Humanities alumni now work in mid–senior roles across 24 sectors, with 91.7% reporting high career fulfilment.
Read More: gla.ac/3Nr1Ewf
The Gilbert Scott building.
Eight @uofgsocsci.bsky.social experts have been welcomed to @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Fellowship.
They join an outstanding community of 74 leading social scientists.
Read more: gla.ac/4lkjlu1
Thinking about living in University accommodation?
Join us live on YouTube tomorrow at 2pm (UK time)!
Our teams from Accommodation Services and Residence Life will be on hand to walk you through everything you need to know about life in University residences.
Set a reminder now: gla.ac/4bbNpmV
Three students stand under a stone archway at the University of Glasgow, looking at a giant open book designed to resemble The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.
This year marks 250 years since the publication of Adam Smith’s ‘The Wealth of Nations’ and we’ll be celebrating his most famous book during 2026 at UofG 🥳
More: gla.ac/4ll810H
Happy International Women’s Day!
We are proud of the women of #TeamUofG, past and present. Here are just a few who have shaped our community over our 575-year history.
Learn more: Gla.ac.uk/explore/575
Official opening of the Health Innovation Hub by UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Glasgow’s newest purpose-built life sciences laboratory facility, the Health Innovation Hub (HiH), has been officially opened by @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social.
The Hub is a flagship investment accelerating the growth of precision medicine and digital health companies.
More: gla.ac/4cxk0WH
Autumn landscape with colourful trees in the foreground and Gilbert Scott Tower rising above the skyline under a blue sky with clouds.
The University has enjoyed a close affinity with Glasgow Cathedral since its foundation in 1451.
All members of the University are warmly invited to attend the Annual University Service to celebrate our continuing links to the Cathedral.
📍Glasgow Cathedral
Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:00am
The tower of the University of Glasgow taken by drone with the city in the background.
Wishing a Happy Holi to our students, colleagues, alumni & friends who are celebrating 🎨
#OneTeamUofG #FestivalOfColours #Holi2026
The first cohort to graduate from our industry-integrated Industrial Biotechnology MSc sat in two rows smiling.
The first cohort from our industry-integrated Industrial Biotechnology MSc have successfully graduated from Biocon Academy. 👏
The programme provides students with the skills and insight needed for careers in applied biosciences.
Congratulations to you all! 🙌
Read More: gla.ac/40EjgYu
